Eam, bam, bam!

Charlisse shot up in bed.

Bam, bam, bam!

Her heart beat a rapid jaunt. She reached up to rub her swollen eyes. "Who goes there?"

"Your husband," came the stern reply.

"Go away!" Charlisse bellowed, feeling her face flush at the sound of his voice.

"I order you to let me in this instant!"

Biting her lip, Charlisse approached the door. "You have no right to order me about anymore." Snickers penetrated the thick oak, ...